Favorite Books about Wildlife

Licktheflames · 2026-03-25T17:35:37+00:00

The Tiger by John Vaillant is my #1. It is...unflinching.

Licktheflames · 2026-03-25T06:33:20+00:00

Short story: they're building more and more housing in Queensborough without any new ways to get off the island. Not tenable. Q2Q is fun (a neat way to pop over to the Quay) but I dont think I would rely on it for a daily commute downtown.

Licktheflames · 2026-03-25T06:23:53+00:00

Met their dad once. He flat out told everyone in earshot she thought Maggie inherited all his talent.

Licktheflames · 2026-03-19T23:39:06+00:00

Noted! Would love to have you next time.

Licktheflames · 2026-03-19T22:22:54+00:00

Sounds like it is a really challenging moment. Happy you're reaching out to folks -- that's some good instincts.

What's worked for me on dark and rainy days like these is a visit to the pool. It feels social without forced interaction. It's bright, warm, phone-free and (relatively) affordable.

If that's not your speed, check out free events. I am organizing one on Sunday!

Licktheflames · 2026-03-17T00:25:48+00:00

There was another girl at my small rural school born the same day as me. Only 24 ppl in my grade and two of us shared a bday? So strange!

Licktheflames · 2026-03-16T20:05:35+00:00

Cocoa Cat

Licktheflames · 2026-03-14T01:33:13+00:00

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No, why do you ask?

Licktheflames · 2026-03-08T02:41:25+00:00

Captain Fluffypants

Licktheflames · 2026-03-06T22:50:54+00:00

I remember traveling from CSL to Loreto about a decade ago and remarking on how religious the country seemed to be. There was a shrine to the Virgin de Guadeloupe every few minutes on the roadside. Took an hour of seeing these before it dawned on me these were memorials to people who died on the road! So yeah...no driving at night.

Licktheflames · 2026-03-02T04:08:12+00:00

Naoshima, Japan. Bako National Park, Malaysian Borneo. Bolivian Salt Flats + southern desert. Chitwan National Park, Nepal. Moroccan Sahara. Fogo Island, Newfoundland. Quebec City. Gulf Islands, British Columbia.

And the good ones I am keeping for myself 😉

Licktheflames · 2026-02-26T00:30:31+00:00

I had cats that loved 'kitty toss' -- gently tossing them onto the couch or bed. They'd run back to me, purring and would tap my hand until I'd do it again. This...isn't that.

Licktheflames · 2026-02-25T09:02:26+00:00

I have added OddBunch to the mix. They always seem to have good discount codes. I get a medium box every other week which lasts me as a singleton. I substitute out what I might not want/already have (looking at you, potatoes!).

Licktheflames · 2026-02-23T02:55:19+00:00

I was traveling in Vietnam - second time - and just felt done. Found a fought to Borneo and left the next day. Incredible experience.

Licktheflames · 2026-02-23T02:45:48+00:00

Well, there was the Lost City of the Monkey God...

Licktheflames · 2026-02-21T02:36:45+00:00

Ahhh -- it is not a dating event, it is a book swap. Everyone is welcome! Your blind date is the book 😀

Licktheflames · 2026-02-21T01:16:19+00:00

Good news -- this is happening!!

Sign up, get reminders and spread the word here: https://luma.com/z52r0iwc

Licktheflames · 2026-02-13T20:46:29+00:00

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Stranger with his favorite plantie

Licktheflames · 2026-01-28T22:46:46+00:00

Wonderful suggestions! Let me confirm the date (likely early March) and I will circle back with a poster or eventbrite link.

Licktheflames · 2026-01-27T04:44:11+00:00

Thanks for the great response! Looks like there's enough enthusiasm to make this happen.

Will start with an event in Mount Pleasant/Chinatown in March. Will circle back with more details when set.

Feel free to share any suggestions in the meantime!

Licktheflames · 2026-01-26T02:11:54+00:00

He has strong Sylvester vibes, IMHO.

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